It is a common yet flawed assumption that children belong to their parents. Many, particularly in African societies, operate under the illusion that biological connection equals ownership. But let us pause for a moment and reflect – who among us can claim ownership of another’s soul? Who among us chose their own entry into this world? The truth is as old as time itself: we do not own our children; they are God’s, lent to us for a time, to be raised and nurtured, not possessed and manipulated. The Divine Custodianship of Parenthood Children are not commodities to be controlled, coerced, or commanded at will. They are gifts from the Almighty, entrusted into our care for a fleeting season. Psalm 127:3 reminds us, “Lo, children are a heritage of the LORD: and the fruit of the womb is his reward.” The language is clear: they are a heritage, not an acquisition. Parents are custodians, not owners. In Genesis, when God blessed humanity with the ability to multiply, He did not ...
The Absurd Paradox There is something disturbingly absurd about the Nigerian story. How does a country blessed with millions of educated citizens, thousands of professors, and countless men and women of God find itself perpetually ruled by mediocre leaders – individuals whose credentials and moral capacities often fall far short of the demands of modern governance? It is a paradox that mocks the very notion of enlightenment, a tragedy that blurs the line between divine punishment and historical misfortune. The Colonial Blueprint and the Culture of Mediocracy Since 1914, when the British yoked together diverse nations into one fragile colonial creation, Nigeria has been caught in a web of deliberate underdevelopment and leadership inversion. The most unprepared often ascend the throne, while the best minds retreat into silence, prayer, or cynical detachment. We have become a land where mediocracy is celebrated and excellence exiled – a country where those who can govern refuse to ...